Have your ever try the GL mixers from Allen and heath? if do, do you think the GB is a better mixing board? I'm deciding which of these two to buy but I never use either one, I will appreciate your opinion. Thank you and I really like your video, it's very nice! I also see in a different video that you also have a Midas Venice F32 board, how do you compare it with the GB mixing board? Please let me know, it will be great to know!
I like both consoles, but I think the Midas has more depth and punch and a deeper low end punch. I have not used the GL from Allen Heath, so I cannot say for sure, how they compare. I really like the Soundcraft and the Midas, but for very different reasons. If I had to choose, I'd choose the Midas, as the EQs just seem more extensive. Hope this is helpful!!! 🙂
Hi Great bassy mix there....Just picked up this exact same desk $450 in perfect working condition! ..any idea what size the fader caps are considered as I want to replace mine with other colours.
Greetings from Ohio. I'm a 51 year old heavy metal type of guy, but enjoyed your video on the Soundcraft. I have an MFXi-20..so quite a bit smaller, but really enjoy the options and Lexicon effects on board. Nice vid, thanks for sharing.
Super video ! I see WHOOLY MAMMOTH, does it means you send a parallel stereo track in a guitar pedal FX ? Did you directly plug the FX pedal on the mixing console ? Why doing this way rather than Aux the Whooly ? What's best in the sound quality ?
My Wooly Mammoth is an outboard piece of hardware. See the link I included. It’s a hardware distortion box! And yes, I am running it in parallel to whatever I want to run through it. 🎧👍. Tanks for checking out the video! 🤟🏽
Thanks for checking it out Joe! 🙂 I haven't used the A&H consoles, but I'm guessing it's comparable. They seem to have very similar features and you can probably get what you want from it and make it sound, how you want it to sound! Good luck and let me know how it goes.
Thanks a lot Sarang! I think the differences are very small. The only one I can think of at the moment is the GB8 has 8 sub groups and the GB4 has 4. Again I'm not certain if there are other significant differences. Be well, and thanks for checking out the video! 🙂
Hey thanks a lot, Matt! I have four things on the parallel, and you're absolutely right, it makes a great starting point! Gear: Neptune 342 EQ's, Wooly Mammoth Distortion/Saturation, Ashly PQX-571's EQ's and the MindPrint DTC Tube Compressor & Mastering EQ. All outboard gear and all stereo pairs! Love these things and I'll do a video, specifically on the different pieces, in the not so distant future. Be well, :-)
@@timefeelandsoul Thank you for sharing. You have a really great setup and sound. I would love to watch a video about your gear and parallel concepts. Thanks again!
Hey there - Thanks for your cool tutorial. :) I have a question about the Group and Aux swap: If I turn the switch: Does that kill the Aux Bus entirely Or only the fader section? And if it swaps both fader and potis: Do both output sections still function? (I intend to use it as a live console and I would like to work with 4 Aux for Monitors, 2 Aux for FX and hopefully 4 Stereo Sub-Groups to organize my submixes. And as you can guess it would be great to have control about ALL output levels. So it would be sad If I would have to choose e.g. between a monitor mix and a group... ?
Thanks for checking out the video! :-) I'll go through your message in the next day or so and try to give as detailed an answer as I can, to your various questions. Be well ~
I used Logic Pro X, for these videos, thanks. 😊. I use the Midas M32 digital console as my interface, along with a few other things. - What do you use?
I love this .. maybe going to buy one!! At the same time there is another console by soundcraft They called it venue!!!! What would you like to prefer for me to buy ??? GB8 or Venue?????? I need some help!!! Please.. And I wanna listen your mixes Everyday ..!!! They Sounds Amazing for my Monitorsss... I love to listen them... CRAZY! Love it man damn gooddddd!!! Please Give me a video that How you route all of theseeeee... THANKS.!!!!! .....🖤
I am not familiar with the Venue console, but it looks very extensive, in its feature set. Before buying something, I'd have to talk to you further and find out more of what you're looking to do. I also have a Midas F32 Analog Console that I'm about to make videos with. Its a much phatter and weighty console, and the EQ is more extensive and detailed. I like both of them, for different reasons. Last and most importantly, a good portion o the sound that you're hearing on my analog console videos, comes from the parallel processing that I'm using, as a starting point. - About (10:17) into the (Analog Mixing) // Soundcraft Mixing Console - Video, I'm pointing out the red faders, which I have my parallel processing connected to. See the comment from Matt Manna, where I explain what I'm using to get most of the sound. - Thanks for checking out my videos. I greatly appreciate it! :-)
@@timefeelandsoul ok what's your Instagram Link, or something, I am thinking about buying a used TASCAM M-208 or a used Soundcraft GB4 24-Channel Analog Mixer, to fully mix out of the box and getting a more 3-dimensional mix for my projects, what's your take on that. Really would love to have a conversation, about converters and audio interphase. Please send your link where I can reach you, Respect !!
I am not familiar with those two mixing consoles, so I'd have to say, it depends on what you're looking to accomplish. I use a console, because I get the sound I want faster, and its more fun with a lot less thinking and zero mouse clicking. If I need more than what the console offers, then I grab a plug-in and finish off the job. This workflow, usually gets me 85/90% of the way there, if not all the way! :-) Good luck choosing something, and let me know how it goes! Thanks for checking out the video!
@@christophertrotman3399 If you get a chance to try this way of working, try it out for a few weeks/months and see how you feel and if you start liking your mixes more or less. Be well ~
Probably not without a monitor controller. From what I recall, the GB8 only has main stereo outs and one sub out. However, you could send the main outs from the GB8 to a monitor controller, that would give you the option of having multiple speaker/monitors connected to the monitor controller.👍
@@timefeelandsoul hey! It took 5 months, but I now have my GB8 40 channel. I do have a question for you, my friend! How do you get around only having PFL solos on the main channels? Also, what's the whole deal with the Matrix section? Only got the desk a few days ago and been getting my head around it. It's super quiet and I'm loving the cohesive sound. Just running stuff into the desk and using the EQs has removed the need for 75% of the plugins I used to have to use. Everything just.... sits.
@@arieloxford6790 Dude!!! Congrats on the GB8, 40 channel!!! Awesome, you got the big one! :-) - This is what I found when I googled "What is a Matrix on an analog console": www.fullcompass.com/gearcast/how-to-use-matrix-mixing - I figured it might explain it better than I could. :-) - On the pal, I've been using my Midas 32 channel console for the last several months, and cannot recall how I worked the pfl on the sound craft console. Also, I use an iPad or midi controller with my analog console, so I do all soloing, muting, etc., from it. - Good luck with everything and lemme know how it goes! :-)))) The Matrix is . ... The Matrix mixer's main job is to make it easy to route multiple inputs to multiple outputs. The Matrix's columns are inputs (that come from outputs), and the rows are outputs (that go to inputs).
please, I want to ask. if i have a personal monitor mixer behringer p16 and i have an analog mixer but i do not have a direct out . So what should I do ? to change from insert to direct out.
@@peteryousef5177 I'll look it up. I don't have that console connected at the moment because I've been using my Midas analog console for the last year or so. I'll let you know, asap. Thanks
@@peteryousef5177 I just don't remember the connections on the back of the Soundcraft Console, so I'll have to check the manual. I thought there were direct outs, so maybe I'm not remembering correctly.
Yeah...I got the LX7II these sound amazing, just as good as SSL any day of the week, they sound more open than SSL to me.....and soundcraft is more "Rounded than SSL" So in a Live Bus by Bus situation SSL may be more cleaner...but soundcraft has more an Radio Ready Sound....man...you inpired to stay with my LX7II and not go over the Big SiX
Good choice. 👍I always think it's a good idea to go with what you know and can great results from, then move on when and if you outgrow what you presently have. Thanks a million for stopping by and checking out the vids, I greatly appreciate it. Keep on building and working on your craft! 🙂
@@boimesa8190 For me it was a friend of a friend, introduced me to some people, and I did an audition of sorts, and they happened to like what I did - so now, 16 years later, I’m still in the mix. 🙏🎧👊🏽
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Have your ever try the GL mixers from Allen and heath? if do, do you think the GB is a better mixing board? I'm deciding which of these two to buy but I never use either one, I will appreciate your opinion. Thank you and I really like your video, it's very nice! I also see in a different video that you also have a Midas Venice F32 board, how do you compare it with the GB mixing board? Please let me know, it will be great to know!
I like both consoles, but I think the Midas has more depth and punch and a deeper low end punch. I have not used the GL from Allen Heath, so I cannot say for sure, how they compare. I really like the Soundcraft and the Midas, but for very different reasons. If I had to choose, I'd choose the Midas, as the EQs just seem more extensive. Hope this is helpful!!! 🙂
Did you PFL before you started mixing? Some of the faders look real hot
I did, however, when using analog gear, I use my ears more than my eyes. Things can look hot, but be in the sweet spot for that consoles performance.
Hi Great bassy mix there....Just picked up this exact same desk $450 in perfect working condition! ..any idea what size the fader caps are considered as I want to replace mine with other colours.
Wow that’s an awesome price! 👍. Not sure about the fader caps but you could check the manual on Soundcrafts website. Have fun with it!
Greetings from Ohio. I'm a 51 year old heavy metal type of guy, but enjoyed your video on the Soundcraft. I have an MFXi-20..so quite a bit smaller, but really enjoy the options and Lexicon effects on board. Nice vid, thanks for sharing.
Thanks for taking the time to check out the video, Brian. I really appreciate it, and good luck with the MFXi-20! :-)
Super video !
I see WHOOLY MAMMOTH, does it means you send a parallel stereo track in a guitar pedal FX ?
Did you directly plug the FX pedal on the mixing console ?
Why doing this way rather than Aux the Whooly ? What's best in the sound quality ?
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My Wooly Mammoth is an outboard piece of hardware. See the link I included. It’s a hardware distortion box! And yes, I am running it in parallel to whatever I want to run through it. 🎧👍. Tanks for checking out the video! 🤟🏽
I am admiring your setup and wonder if you think A&H boards sound anywhere near as good as this . Trying to decide .
Thanks for checking it out Joe! 🙂 I haven't used the A&H consoles, but I'm guessing it's comparable. They seem to have very similar features and you can probably get what you want from it and make it sound, how you want it to sound! Good luck and let me know how it goes.
man., thank you for sharing this. love it!
but i'm a bit confuse about the console. what is the difference between soundcraft GB8 vs GB4?
Thanks a lot Sarang! I think the differences are very small. The only one I can think of at the moment is the GB8 has 8 sub groups and the GB4 has 4. Again I'm not certain if there are other significant differences. Be well, and thanks for checking out the video! 🙂
Awesome! Good job and thanks for sharing!!💫🌟👏
Yay! Thanks for checking it out! :-)
Man!! Love your channel!
Considering the GB8 to replace my 40 year old StudioMaster 16:8:16
Thanks for checking it out, I greatly appreciate! It's a nice console with a lot of features and a great work flow for me! 🙂 Keep Mixing!
@@timefeelandsoul quick question. How did you go about connecting your outboard to your digital mixer.
@@storehausholdingllc406 My Midas Digital Console has 32 Outs and 16 ins. I route audio out via the M32 to the outboard gear and then back in.
I love this....got my home studio little set up sounding good.
Awesomeness! Good luck with it! 👊🏽🎧. Thanks for checking it out!
The Mix sounds great. What are you using for the parallel processing? Lots of vibe on the red faders. :)
Hey thanks a lot, Matt! I have four things on the parallel, and you're absolutely right, it makes a great starting point! Gear: Neptune 342 EQ's, Wooly Mammoth Distortion/Saturation, Ashly PQX-571's EQ's and the MindPrint DTC Tube Compressor & Mastering EQ. All outboard gear and all stereo pairs! Love these things and I'll do a video, specifically on the different pieces, in the not so distant future. Be well, :-)
@@timefeelandsoul Thank you for sharing. You have a really great setup and sound. I would love to watch a video about your gear and parallel concepts. Thanks again!
Hey there - Thanks for your cool tutorial. :) I have a question about the Group and Aux swap: If I turn the switch: Does that kill the Aux Bus entirely Or only the fader section? And if it swaps both fader and potis: Do both output sections still function? (I intend to use it as a live console and I would like to work with 4 Aux for Monitors, 2 Aux for FX and hopefully 4 Stereo Sub-Groups to organize my submixes. And as you can guess it would be great to have control about ALL output levels. So it would be sad If I would have to choose e.g. between a monitor mix and a group... ?
Thanks for checking out the video! :-) I'll go through your message in the next day or so and try to give as detailed an answer as I can, to your various questions. Be well ~
Are you using the same brand and version console, that I'm using in this video? Thanks
LOVE THIS!!!
do you use DAW? what interface you use ?this is doped
I used Logic Pro X, for these videos, thanks. 😊. I use the Midas M32 digital console as my interface, along with a few other things.
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What do you use?
@@timefeelandsoul i'm a total noob😂🙏🙏
Cool. Good for you. 👍
Sure your last name isn't 'Douglas'?? The resemblance is amazing!! Awesome Dude... Ready for more.
Leaning more toward Swedien!!! :-)
I love this .. maybe going to buy one!! At the same time there is another console by soundcraft They called it venue!!!! What would you like to prefer for me to buy ??? GB8 or Venue?????? I need some help!!! Please.. And I wanna listen your mixes Everyday ..!!! They Sounds Amazing for my Monitorsss... I love to listen them... CRAZY! Love it man damn gooddddd!!! Please Give me a video that How you route all of theseeeee... THANKS.!!!!! .....🖤
I am not familiar with the Venue console, but it looks very extensive, in its feature set. Before buying something, I'd have to talk to you further and find out more of what you're looking to do. I also have a Midas F32 Analog Console that I'm about to make videos with. Its a much phatter and weighty console, and the EQ is more extensive and detailed. I like both of them, for different reasons. Last and most importantly, a good portion o the sound that you're hearing on my analog console videos, comes from the parallel processing that I'm using, as a starting point.
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About (10:17) into the (Analog Mixing) // Soundcraft Mixing Console - Video, I'm pointing out the red faders, which I have my parallel processing connected to. See the comment from Matt Manna, where I explain what I'm using to get most of the sound.
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Thanks for checking out my videos. I greatly appreciate it! :-)
Are you Jamaican, that sounds like it, let me know if I can hit you up, I have a few questions. Respect
Hey thanks for checking it out! 👍 I am not Jamaican and yes you can hit me up with your questions.
👊🏽🎧👊🏽
@@timefeelandsoul ok what's your Instagram Link, or something, I am thinking about buying a used TASCAM M-208 or a used Soundcraft GB4 24-Channel Analog Mixer, to fully mix out of the box and getting a more 3-dimensional mix for my projects, what's your take on that. Really would love to have a conversation, about converters and audio interphase. Please send your link where I can reach you, Respect !!
Holy dope factory!! That song is A BANGER. The mix sounds so good❤😮🎉
Coolness! Appreciate you checking it out and subscribing David! 🎧👊🏽🎧
@TIME FEEL AND SOUL for sure man! Keep doin whatcha do, you've got quality content
Can we really count on live mixer for studio mixing? I am interest with mackie onyx or yamaha mgp
I am not familiar with those two mixing consoles, so I'd have to say, it depends on what you're looking to accomplish. I use a console, because I get the sound I want faster, and its more fun with a lot less thinking and zero mouse clicking. If I need more than what the console offers, then I grab a plug-in and finish off the job. This workflow, usually gets me 85/90% of the way there, if not all the way! :-) Good luck choosing something, and let me know how it goes! Thanks for checking out the video!
@@timefeelandsoul I believe in this method as well and haven't used a console however have been making music for 15 years and this is the way to go!
@@christophertrotman3399 If you get a chance to try this way of working, try it out for a few weeks/months and see how you feel and if you start liking your mixes more or less. Be well ~
Can you use multiple studio monitors with the gb8?
Probably not without a monitor controller. From what I recall, the GB8 only has main stereo outs and one sub out. However, you could send the main outs from the GB8 to a monitor controller, that would give you the option of having multiple speaker/monitors connected to the monitor controller.👍
You made a believer outa me 👍🏿
LOL! That's awesome! :-) Lemme know if you get something or need some help with it!
Привет у меня микшер такой же gb 8 а как сделать отдельные звуки к каждому каналу ?
This is great. Sounding real good. ✌
Thanks a million, for checking it out! 🎧
This is great. Thanks for this. I'm just about to drop some cash on a GB8 32-channel for my studio. This has really helped give me the confidence.
Awesomeness! Have fun with it, and if you have any questions, just let me know!
@@timefeelandsoul hey! It took 5 months, but I now have my GB8 40 channel.
I do have a question for you, my friend!
How do you get around only having PFL solos on the main channels?
Also, what's the whole deal with the Matrix section?
Only got the desk a few days ago and been getting my head around it. It's super quiet and I'm loving the cohesive sound. Just running stuff into the desk and using the EQs has removed the need for 75% of the plugins I used to have to use. Everything just.... sits.
@@arieloxford6790 Dude!!! Congrats on the GB8, 40 channel!!! Awesome, you got the big one! :-)
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This is what I found when I googled "What is a Matrix on an analog console":
www.fullcompass.com/gearcast/how-to-use-matrix-mixing
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I figured it might explain it better than I could. :-)
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On the pal, I've been using my Midas 32 channel console for the last several months, and cannot recall how I worked the pfl on the sound craft console. Also, I use an iPad or midi controller with my analog console, so I do all soloing, muting, etc., from it.
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Good luck with everything and lemme know how it goes! :-))))
The Matrix is . ... The Matrix mixer's main job is to make it easy to route multiple inputs to multiple outputs. The Matrix's columns are inputs (that come from outputs), and the rows are outputs (that go to inputs).
please, I want to ask. if i have a personal monitor mixer behringer p16 and i have an analog mixer but i do not have a direct out . So what should I do ? to change from insert to direct out.
What kind of mixer do you have, so I can look it up, to better inform you. 👍
@@timefeelandsoul the same you have on the video
@@peteryousef5177 I'll look it up. I don't have that console connected at the moment because I've been using my Midas analog console for the last year or so. I'll let you know, asap. Thanks
@@timefeelandsoul so you do not know . ok thank u
@@peteryousef5177 I just don't remember the connections on the back of the Soundcraft Console, so I'll have to check the manual. I thought there were direct outs, so maybe I'm not remembering correctly.
This thing sounds absolutely huge 😲
Thanks a lot Nick! I appreciate you checking it out! :-)
awesome thanks a lot
Hey Alborz, thanks for checking it out! 🙂
Wow!! MAN!!! love it. I iust purchased a GB8 and exploring it with Gerageband. I am new to this game. Need help!!!!!
You makes it look soooo easy bru..lol.
Congrats on the purchase, that's awesome1 :-)
@@thelevites1651 Easy and Fun! Lemme know if you have any questions. Be well!
SWEET Duke more PL
Working on'em now! Thanks!
Awesome 👏🏾🎶 🎧
Pre-Shate It!!! :-)
Love it !
High Five, Brother Slavik!
Yeah...I got the LX7II these sound amazing, just as good as SSL any day of the week, they sound more open than SSL to me.....and soundcraft is more "Rounded than SSL" So in a Live Bus by Bus situation SSL may be more cleaner...but soundcraft has more an Radio Ready Sound....man...you inpired to stay with my LX7II and not go over the Big SiX
Good choice. 👍I always think it's a good idea to go with what you know and can great results from, then move on when and if you outgrow what you presently have. Thanks a million for stopping by and checking out the vids, I greatly appreciate it. Keep on building and working on your craft! 🙂
Nice! 👏
Glad you're digging it!
very cool!!!
Thanks for checking it out! :-)
Cat Spotted!
Good Eye! :-)
Yeah man!!! Super dope! 🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽
Pre-Shate it, Brother Curry!
cool
Thanks a million for checking it out Daniel!
Great!!
Awesome! Thanks a lot! 👍🎧
What's the song?
It’s a track for one of the tv shows I write music for, for CBS/Paramount! 🎧👊🏽
@@timefeelandsoul awesome dude! How'd I get to a point where u could do stuff.like.that?
@@boimesa8190 Practice. Practice. And more Practice, and you'll get there too! If I'm understanding your question correctly.
@@timefeelandsoul hey yes 4sure but I actually meant how to land these types of jobs?
@@boimesa8190 For me it was a friend of a friend, introduced me to some people, and I did an audition of sorts, and they happened to like what I did - so now, 16 years later, I’m still in the mix. 🙏🎧👊🏽
NIce man
Coolness! Thx